Government of Québec proposes stricter French language law – PART 2 Government of Québec proposes stricter French language law – PART 2

Further amendments to the environmental claims provisions of the Competition Act

We discuss what the amendments mean for businesses in Canada and how they make environmental claims.

The launch of the Canadian Securities Administrators’ semi-annual reporting pilot project for eligible venture issuers

Eligibility and the potential implications of participation in the semi-annual reporting pilot project.

Official languages administrative monetary penalties: a guide to the proposed regulations

We explain the proposed obligations, range of penalties and procedural mechanisms in their Update.

The rules are set: get ready for the warranty of good working order, coming to Québec in October 2026

We outline the key changes affecting merchants, manufacturers and consumers.

Nation-building: the Carney-Ford housing deal and Ontario government land use planning and regulatory process reforms

The cost of new homes in Ontario could be reduced by up to $200,000.

Indigenous Law Insights: recognition and implementation of Musqueam’s rights and title

Stay current with the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada.

Employment and Labour Law Insights – March 2026

Timely and practical analysis from our Employment and Labour Group.

Court of Appeal for Ontario upholds employee’s copyright in competing software developed ‘off the clock’

The decision helps to clarify the legal test for identifying when a work is created “in the course of employment” under Canadian copyright law.

A strike of genius: strategic applications in class actions

The B.C. Court of Appeal’s decision in Hvitved v. Home Depot reaffirms that applications to strike remain a key tool in class action defence.

Canadian prompt payment and construction law reforms

Prompt payment and adjudication legislation has been enacted to alleviate perceived payment delays down the construction pyramid.